Preparation is Key for Containing Influenza in Acute Care Facilities

This year's influenza strain seems to be the more severe and highly transmissible Influenza H3N2 subclade. By taking a proactive stance and preparing skilled nursing and acute care facilities to isolate and contain outbreaks, we can greatly reduce patient illness and severe complications.

By |2026-02-03T00:37:47+00:00January 30th, 2026|Best Practices, News and Updates, Therapies|Comments Off on Preparation is Key for Containing Influenza in Acute Care Facilities

MAGIC 2025 Conference: Managing PALTC Patients with Substance Use Disorder

Upcoming MAGIC 2025 Conference presentation by Sabine von Preyss will focus on the challenges of medical directors in preparing long-term care facilities to treat patients with substance use disorder (SUD)

By |2025-11-06T03:17:53+00:00November 3rd, 2025|Best Practices, News and Updates|Comments Off on MAGIC 2025 Conference: Managing PALTC Patients with Substance Use Disorder

AI in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: Great Potential, Important Caveats

AI provides many advantages for medical practitioners in delivering optimal patient care. It must, however, be used responsibly and in combination with physician experience and training.

By |2025-10-07T19:48:37+00:00September 24th, 2025|AI and Technology in PALTC, Best Practices, News and Updates|Comments Off on AI in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: Great Potential, Important Caveats

Join Us at McKnight’s Tech Summit 2025

Announcement and invitation to participate in the McKnight's Tech Summit scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2025. Dr. Sabine von Preyss-Friedman will be presenting on the topic of AI use in the Medical Director role

By |2025-09-12T21:10:04+00:00September 11th, 2025|AI and Technology in PALTC, Best Practices, News and Updates|Comments Off on Join Us at McKnight’s Tech Summit 2025

JAMA Investigation Indicates SNFists Deliver Better Patient Outcomes

A recent original investigation published in the JAMA Health Forum examines the association between Skilled Nursing Facility Specialist (SNFist) care and the outcomes of patients with dementia in long-stay nursing homes.

By |2025-09-10T23:14:35+00:00August 21st, 2025|Best Practices, News and Updates|Comments Off on JAMA Investigation Indicates SNFists Deliver Better Patient Outcomes

UTIs: Careful monitoring of symptoms is key for optimal antibiotic stewardship

Correct diagnosis and treatment of UTIs using the latest recommendations is key to reducing the over-prescribing of antibiotics in elderly patients.

By |2025-09-10T23:17:57+00:00July 10th, 2025|Best Practices, De-Prescribing, News and Updates, Therapies|Comments Off on UTIs: Careful monitoring of symptoms is key for optimal antibiotic stewardship
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